Joint ventures

In recent years, joint ventures have become increasingly important as a medium through which companies (both UK and overseas) carry on significant business activities and projects.

One of the key challenges with any joint venture is identifying a structure that works for both parties. Typically, the choice will be between:

  • a limited liability company (usually a private limited company);
  • a limited liability partnership;
  • a partnership; or
  • a contractual collaboration or co-operation agreement.

We have considerable expertise in advising clients on the structure, formation, investment in and disposal or termination of joint ventures.

In any complex business venture, particularly a cross-border venture, tax and competition law considerations are likely to be key factors in deciding the structure. We work closely with our colleagues in our Tax and Commercial teams to address these issues.

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Nathan Guest
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Useful links

  • British American Business Council (BABC)
    A well established organisation providing personal contacts with businesses and business people who are willing to work with other companies to improve trans Atlantic trade.